The Best Episodes Written By Rika Nakase

Every TV Episode Written by Rika Nakase Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Rika Nakase Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Rika Nakase is "An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!", rated 8.5/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by Noriyuki Abe". "An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!" aired on 10/18/2005 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Strangest Day".

  • An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #1 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!

    Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 10/18/2005

    Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Strangest Day
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #2 - The Strangest Day

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2001

    Losing Tohru Honda's mother was hard enough, but living in a tent, now that's just crazy! One day, leaving for school, Tohru happens to stumble to the prince of her high school 'Yuki Sohma' at his house. As Yuki and his cousin Shigure finds out that Tohru been living in a tent, Yuki and Shigure lets Tohru live with them as their housekeeper. Trouble starts as soon as Kyo, another member of the Sohma family, messes up Tohru's new room causing her to lose her balance. Grabbing onto the Sohma family for support, they all turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

    Director: Nagisa Miyazaki

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Let's Go Home
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #3 - Let's Go Home

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 12/27/2001

    Tohru pushes her relationships with the Sohmas to the limit as she tries to reach out to Kyo in love, which proves to be troublesome since Kyo is in his wild monster cat form. And if that wasn’t enough, she confronts Akito to tell him how she feels about all the abuse. Akito isn’t pleased with any of her interactions, and feels like it’s time for Tohru’s memories to be erased once and for all. Friendships will be tested in the exciting finale to the TV series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Ichigo Dies!
    8.3/10 6 votes

    #4 - Ichigo Dies!

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/2005

    Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Immortal Man
    8.3/10 3 votes

    #5 - The Immortal Man

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 7/5/2005

    After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!
    8.0/10 3 votes

    #6 - Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 6/14/2005

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

    Director: Shigeki Hatakeyama

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Hitsugaya Roars!
    8.0/10 3 votes

    #7 - Hitsugaya Roars!

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 9/6/2005

    10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

    Director: Junya Koshida

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky
    8.0/10 2 votes

    #8 - Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky

    Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 11/8/2005

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Goodbye..., Kurosaki!
    8.0/10 2 votes

    #9 - Goodbye..., Kurosaki!

    Season 1 Episode 141 - Aired 9/19/2007

    Orihime Inoue says goodbye to Ichigo Kurosaki before leaving for Hueco Mundo.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Orihime Targeted
    7.7/10 3 votes

    #10 - Orihime Targeted

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 4/19/2005

    Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #11 - Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything

    Season 1 Episode 118 - Aired 3/7/2007

    3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #12 - The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness

    Season 1 Episode 195 - Aired 11/18/2008

    Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #13 - Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms

    Season 1 Episode 201 - Aired 1/6/2009

    The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #14 - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?

    Season 1 Episode 202 - Aired 1/13/2009

    Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Aizen and the Genius Boy
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #15 - Aizen and the Genius Boy

    Season 1 Episode 208 - Aired 2/24/2009

    Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Enter! The World of the Shinigami
    7.3/10 3 votes

    #16 - Enter! The World of the Shinigami

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/2005

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.

    Director: Junya Koshida

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy
    7.3/10 3 votes

    #17 - The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy

    Season 1 Episode 71 - Aired 3/7/2006

    With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

    Director: Hodaka Kuramoto

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Hitsugaya, Karin, and Soccer Ball
    7.0/10 2 votes

    #18 - Hitsugaya, Karin, and Soccer Ball

    Season 1 Episode 132 - Aired 7/4/2007

    Karin Kurosaki tries to get Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya to help her win an upcoming soccer match.

    Director: Yasuto Nishikata

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power
    7.0/10 2 votes

    #19 - Ishida and Chad, The Quickening of a New Power

    Season 1 Episode 144 - Aired 10/17/2007

    Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado show off their new strength after arriving in Hueco Mundo.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears
    7.0/10 2 votes

    #20 - Yasutora Sado Dies! Orihime's Tears

    Season 1 Episode 159 - Aired 2/6/2008

    Yasutora Sado is defeated by Nnoitra Gilga and Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by the Espada Szayelaporro Granz.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Detective Chapter - Part 6 - Conviction
    7.0/10 1 votes

    #21 - The Detective Chapter - Part 6 - Conviction

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/23/2006

    Shion tricks Keiichi in a phone call and later tricks the townsfolk in order to make Keiichi a murder suspect, however she quickly realizes that Oishi suspects her instead. When discovered by Rena and Keiichi, Shion lures Keiichi away and knocks him out in front of Mion. The truth behind the sisters' fate is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed
    6.5/10 2 votes

    #22 - Unfading Grudge! The Shinigami whom Kenpachi Killed

    Season 1 Episode 77 - Aired 4/11/2006

    Maki Ichinose remembers his past as he and Jin Kariya battle Ichigo Kurosaki.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's Betrayal
    6.5/10 2 votes

    #23 - Dissension in the Substitute Team? Rukia's Betrayal

    Season 1 Episode 84 - Aired 6/13/2006

    3rd Division Lieutenant Izuru Kira fends off Gō Koga's Doll, Dalk, while Mabashi arrives to take over for a struggling Yoshi.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive Earthquake
    6.5/10 2 votes

    #24 - The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive Earthquake

    Season 1 Episode 93 - Aired 8/15/2006

    Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase

  • The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji
    6.5/10 2 votes

    #25 - The Appearance of the Great Evil! The Darkness in the House of Kasumiōji

    Season 1 Episode 173 - Aired 6/4/2008

    Rurichiyo Kasumiōji is targeted by more assassins after secretly returning to the Soul Society.

    Director: Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: Rika Nakase